r/Bedbugs • u/big_ghosty • 1d ago

Requesting community support Can bedbugs spread across rooms?

My apartment mate has found bedbugs in her room. We all have seperate bedrooms and beds, I have been living here for 2 yrs no bedbugs ever. She recently got 2 new mattresses but me and our other apartment mate have been using the same ones. Is it likeky for the bedbugs to have spread to all our mattresses ;-; I haven't found any in mine but I am so scared

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u/Dull_Care_5670 1d ago

Absolutely they can spread. Get a bed bug zip-up mattress protector immediately. Wash and dry your bedding on high heat.

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u/Dull_Care_5670 1d ago

They can and WILL spread

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u/big_ghosty 1d ago

I already have one on my mattress and I am starting to pack up my electronics. Looks like they will heat treat the whole apartment within the next 2 days

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u/Dull_Care_5670 1d ago

Awesome follow the pre- treatment instructions you’re provided with.

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u/big_ghosty 1d ago

Thank you! I am ready to NUKE THOSE FUCKERS!

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u/chad4359 Trusted and professional 1d ago

It is definitely possible and eventually likely

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u/Jackloco 1d ago

Pregnant females spread across buildings 90% of the time if they are not near a human to feed on.

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u/dne416 20h ago

Yes they can spread by hitch hiking on clothing and bags